Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,439.28, 60,658.92 and 15,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,439.28, 60,658.92 and 15,798 is: 23,697
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,439.28 : 60,658.92 = 15,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,439.28/60,658.92 = 15,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,439.28x = 60,658.92 × 15,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,439.28x = 958,289,618.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 958,289,618.16/40,439.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,697
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